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Morning Snorkel to the World-Famous Captain Cook Monument

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Sail south from Keauhou Bay on the Hoku Nui, Sea Paradise's 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran, to world-famous Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District.

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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    4.5 hours
  • Includes
    • All snorkel gear (mask, fins, snorkel, and flotation noodle)
    • Tropical continental breakfast
    • Deli-style lunch
    • Non-alcoholic beverages
    • Marine naturalist reef briefing
    • Reef-safe sunscreen available on board
    • Gratuities
    • Food and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Visit world-famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay, a stop since 1985
  • Explore Red Hill Area lava arches — 2nd snorkel site, conditions permitting
  • Spot spinner dolphins, eagle rays, humuhumunukunukuapua'a and reef fish
  • Enjoy tropical breakfast, deli-style lunch and all snorkel gear included
  • Sail aboard Hoku Nui — a spacious 50-ft luxury catamaran designed for 49

Description

Sail south from Keauhou Bay on the Hoku Nui, Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran, to the world-famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay — a 315-acre Marine Life Conservation District protected since 1969, with 60–80-foot visibility and some of the most abundant marine life on the Kona Coast.

Sea Paradise has sailed to the monument since 1985 — one of the original operators at this site. Marine naturalist crew run a full reef briefing before every snorkel. What you may see: spinner dolphins at the bay entrance, spotted eagle rays, Moorish idols, yellow tang, humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa (Hawaii’s state fish), Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu), and moray eels throughout the reef.

When sea conditions permit, the tour continues to the Red Hill Area — a volcanic headland on the Kona Coast featuring underwater lava arches and lava tubes at snorkeling depth, reachable by boat only. Two spectacular snorkel sites — one exceptional Kona tour experience.

Continental breakfast is served on the outbound sail. Deli-style buffet lunch is served on the return. Departs the Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona.

Good to know before you go
  • All snorkelers must know how to swim; non-swimmers may not enter the water. Full-face snorkel masks are not permitted. The Red Hill Area stop depends on conditions and is not available on every departure. Sea Paradise Hawaii operates a shoe-less boat; wear footwear that is easy to remove.
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1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    5-12 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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